Topic
Security
Philippines, China Again Clash at Two Disputed South China Sea Shoals
By Sebastian Strangio
The confrontations at Scarborough and Sabina shoals indicate that Beijing has no intention of easing off on its pressure campaign in disputed waters.
What Drives the Recurring Deadly Sectarian Violence in Pakistan’s Kurram District?
By Osama Ahmad
The region has a decades-long history of sectarian violence, exacerbated by land disputes and proxy warfare.
The Okinawa Conundrum: Rethinking Regional Security
By Cathy Fang
As regional tensions escalate, particularly concerning the Taiwan Strait, discussions of Okinawa often fall prey to reductionist narratives.
Second Major Rebel Group Says It Is Ready For Talks With Myanmar Junta
By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement by the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army is a sign of China's growing efforts to shape the direction of the conflict in Shan State.
Bangladesh’s Cyber Radicalization Crisis
By Shafi Md Mostofa
Extremist groups in Bangladesh are increasingly using online platforms to spread violent ideologies.
KMT, DPP Clash over Taiwan Defense Initiatives
By Brian Hioe
The defense priorities of the DPP, including domestic submarines and civil defense programs, have become targets for the KMT.
Indonesia Yet to Create Joint Maritime Development Areas With China, FM Says
By Sebastian Strangio
Sugiono has played down the significance of a joint statement that appeared to recognize China's expansive claims in the South China Sea.
Will AUKUS Survive the Trump Administration?
By Christopher Featherstone
Trump's reelection constitutes crisis time for AUKUS.
Myanmar Navy Fires At Thai Fishing Boats, Detains 31 Crew
By Sebastian Strangio
Thailand continues to experience the backwash from the internal ructions in Myanmar.
Japan, Germany Listed as Finalists for Royal Australian Navy’s Future Frigates
By Takahashi Kosuke
Will Australia strategically choose Tokyo to strengthen bilateral cooperation? Or will it opt for a German-designed frigate that is familiar to the Royal Australian Navy?
Can the US Be a Weapons Supplier to Central Asia?
By Wilder Alejandro Sánchez
The United States' footprint in the Central Asian arms market is minimal, but the State Department believes this situation could change in the future.
Debating Victimhood: The Complexities of Forced Criminality in Southeast Asia’s Scam Compounds
By Jacob Sims
Tens of thousands of people have been trafficked and abused by the region's scam syndicates, but governments are often reluctant to recognize them as "victims."